BABSON PARK, MA (January 22, 2018) - More than 25 million Americans are launching or operating new businesses in the past two years, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2016 United States Report by Babson College.
The influence of women in business is expanding, too - the rate of entrepreneurship among women has grown 1%, while holding steady for male entrepreneurs. Women are innovating more than ever, with 40% of female business owners introducing services or products that are new to consumers and not yet offered by competitors. Overall, Americans are developing new and groundbreaking products at the highest rate in 15 years.